[2] The early members were predominantly of European origin, whether residents of Ottawa, recent immigrants, or arrivals from neighbouring towns and rural communities.

The interior of the church was remodelled and redecorated and a new altar cross, candlesticks and vases were purchased in 1944.

The present building was dedicated in 1954. designed in traditional Gothic style, the architect was Cecil Burgess.

In 1958, the buildings at the front of the church were demolished to make room for the Garden of the Provinces, which was opened in September, 1962.

In 1963, after fire at 403 Queen Street, caused extensive damage, the Church building was torn down the site was used for parking.

In 1967 a bell carillon was installed by the congregation as a Centennial Project in memory of members whose faithfulness and sacrifice made the present church possible.

In February 1968, six stonemasons and labourers from the congregation extended the tower by 11 feet led by the architect Oskars Krauze.

[2] On October 27, Governor General Roland Michener attended the Reformation Service which was televised on CBC.

The stained-glass windows, created by Canadian artist Russell Goodman between 1985 and 1993, focus on the life of Christ and the Lutheran heritage.

In 1991 the annual "Mitten Tree", an Advent outreach project to provide warm clothing for children and adults in the Ottawa community, was installed.